We've broken down the top first-class perks to see which carriers offer the best value. Etihad. Come December, the Abu Dhabi-based airline is taking luxury a step further with the launch of Residence Class on its Airbus A380 and Boeing B787 Dreamliner aircraft.
Sell, Then Buy. The simplest way to roll your investment properties into a personal residence is to sell the properties, pay your taxes and use the proceeds to buy a house. When you do this, you'll have to pay capital gains tax on any profits you earned on your investment properties.
It's true that people sometimes use gold to diversify their investment portfolio: it can help hedge against inflation and economic uncertainty. But how much gold to buy, in what form, at what price, and from whom, are important questions to answer before you make that investment. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation's consumer protection agency, says if you are interested in buying gold, do some digging before investing. Some gold promoters don't deliver what they promise, and may push people into an investment that isn't right for them.